Festivals and Fairs
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New African cultural festival coming to Cantigny ParkJul 20, 2016 1:00 am - How much do you know about Liberia? How about Zambia? Ethiopia? Cameroon? Anyone who has ever wanted to learn more about the countries and cultures of Africa is welcome ...
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Kane County Fair 'culmination of the year' for 4-HJul 18, 2016 6:50 am - Although the Kane County Fair runs for only five days, members of the Kane County 4-H have spent nearly a year getting ready for it. "The fair is the culmination of the ...
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Kane County Fair opens WednesdayJul 18, 2016 1:00 am - Finishing touches were the order of the day Monday in preparation for Wednesday's opening of the 148th Kane County Fair at the fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Char...
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Kane County Fair blends modern conveniences, old-fashioned fun starting July 20Jul 17, 2016 11:00 pm - Though the Kane County Fair has been around for 148 years, it has moved into the modern era. A free smartphone application will allow visitors to buy tickets and see wha...
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New Long Grove event marries craft beer, barbecueJul 17, 2016 11:00 pm - Historic Downtown Long Grove will close off its streets on July 22 and 23 to make way for one big weekend toast to Chicago's craft beer scene and great barbecue. Long Gr...
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Join Wine Down Wednesdays in East DundeeJul 17, 2016 11:00 pm - Stormy weather caused last month's event to be canceled, but French wines are ready to be uncorked for the July 20 installment of Wine Down Wednesdays from 6 to 10 p.m. ...
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Art & Soul on the Fox returns Aug. 6-7Jul 17, 2016 11:00 pm - Art for All, in collaboration with the city of Elgin, will be presenting the eighth annual Art & Soul on the Fox on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6-7, in downtown Elgin. Si...
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The hardest part about rodeo riding? EverythingJul 17, 2016 1:00 am - Sitting in the bleachers Sunday at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center in Wauconda, Jeremy Johnson followed closely as Shawn Minor clung to his saddle bronc while it plung...
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Elk Grove Village, park district share birthday bashJul 17, 2016 1:00 am - For a kid, there might not be many things worse than having to share your birthday party with someone else. Especially if that someone else is a younger brother or siste...
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Alpine Fest parade in Lake Zurich lives up to billingJul 17, 2016 1:00 am - What's billed as Lake County's biggest parade stepped off Sunday as part of the 74th Alpine Fest celebration in Lake Zurich. The parade featured more than 50 entrants, i...